Property for sale in Glastonbury BA6, 4 Bedroom

A three-storey character property set within the heart of Glastonbury with potential to develop subject to relevant planning permission. 28 Benedict Street comprises of two no.2 bedroom flats and commercial premises on the ground floor with shop frontage, office space and workshops.

Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a three storey mixed use period building comprising of commercial premises on the ground floor with shop frontage, office space and workshops and two two bedroom flats on the first and second floors. The building is constructed of brick and stone elevations under a tiled roof with wooden windows and doors. The property previously benefitted from planning permission to convert the ground floor of the main building into further residential accommodation, creating a third two bedroom flat (planning ref. 2012/1176).

Grounds And Gardens

Immediately to the rear of the building is a courtyard with a range of single storey workshop buildings. It is considered that this plot has the potential to be developed to provide further residential accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Situation

Glastonbury which is situated at the bottom of The Tor is a market town steeped in history. Today Glastonbury is a popular tourist venue welcoming thousands of visitors every year. The Cathedral City of Wells which offers further amenities including regular markets, is within a short driving distance while outlet shopping is available at nearby Clarks Village in Street. Mainline rail services to London Paddington are available from Castle Cary which is 17 miles away. Bristol Airport is 23 miles away.

There is a wide range of good schools nearby in both the public and private sectors. There are good state primary schools within Glastonbury and several others nearby. State secondary schools include St. Dunstans in Glastonbury itself. Private schools locally include All Hallows, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Millfield and King’s School Bruton. The area is also well known for its variety of sporting and leisure facilities including walking and cycling. There are leisure centres at Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury and golf courses at Wheathill, Mendip (outside Shepton Mallet) and Wells. Sailing at Chew Valley Lake and fishing at both Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes as well as various areas on the Somerset Levels. Horse Racing can be found at Bath and Wincanton.

Tenure

The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession upon completion. The business currently trading will continue from the retained premises.

Outgoings

Council Tax – Both flats are currently Band A
Business Rates – Ground floor shop & premises 2017 rateable value £3,200

Services

Mains water, mains drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating is supplied to the residential accommodation.

Fixtures And Fittings

All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale, although some may be available to the purchaser if required at valuation

Public Authorities

Mendip District Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Agent, Killens
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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 28A – E. Flat 28B – E. View at

Directions

Satellite Navigation will take you to BA6 9EX